Leviticus 20:10

And the man that committeth adultery with another man's wife, even he that committeth adultery with his neighbour's wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 20:10

BSB
If a man commits adultery with another man's wife-with the wife of his neighbor-both the adulterer and the adulteress must surely be put to death.
AKJV
And the man that commits adultery with another man's wife, even he that commits adultery with his neighbor's wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death.
CPDV
If anyone will have committed sexual acts with the wife of another, or will have perpetrated adultery with his neighbor's spouse, they shall die a death, both the adulterer and the adulteress.
ERV
And the man that committeth adultery with another man's wife, even he that committeth adultery with his neighbour's wife, the adulterer and the adulteress shall surely be put to death.
NHEB
"'The man who commits adultery with another man's wife shall surely be put to death, both the adulterer and the adulteress.
SMT
And a man who shall commit adultery with a man's wife, who shall commit adultery with his friend's wife, dying, he shall die, the adulterer and the adulteress.

Commentary for Leviticus 20:10

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Overview of Leviticus 20:10
Summary
Death penalty for adultery between married persons
Event
Law against adultery
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Law